Officers find nearly 200 pounds of cocaine at Calexico Cargo Facility

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) - Officers with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stopped a smuggling attempt at the Calexico East Port of Entry Commercial Facility.

On September 17, officers referred a man driving a tractor-trailer to secondary inspection.

The vehicle went through an x-ray inspection where a K9 alerted officers of 70 packages hidden within the trailer.

The packages were tested positive for cocaine and weighed about 186 pounds.

"This seizure highlights the dedication and vigilance of CBP officers in protecting our nation's borders and preventing dangerous drugs from entering our communities," said Calexico Port of Entry Director Roque Caza. "Our officers work tirelessly to disrupt criminal organizations and safeguard the public."